Creative Loafing
CURRENT ISSUE: VOL. 52 • NO. 07 • APRIL 2023
News Roundup March 30, 2023
Midtown High kids' protest leads Atanta Public Schools to change course on redistricting ... Legislature backs paying full tuition for HOPE scholars
CL SPOTLIGHT: Georgia Career Institute - Cosmetology
A Beautiful Cosmetology Career in 6 months or Less!
CL SPOTLIGHT: Late nite DJs @ Smith's Olde Bar
Late nite DJs have the house pumping at Smith's Olde Bar.
CL SPOTLIGHT: Jake Binzen's vision blows minds
EYE ON THE PRIZE: Transforming glass into fantastic art, the magic happens here!
Check out Spie Glass for more information.
CL SPOTLIGHT: 'The Urbans' now streaming on Tubi
Events
The Bonaventure Quartet at Distillery Of Modern Art’s ‘Music Off The Still’ Spring Series,
Cost: Free,
04/01/2023 7:00 PM
Pino Palladino And Blake Mills Ft. Sam Gendel & Abe Rounds,
Cost: $20.00 - $30.00,
04/02/2023 8:00 PM
Into That Resonant Dark - MFA Thesis Exhibition Reception - Adam Gabriel Winnie,
Cost: free,
04/06/2023 6:00 PM
Legends Of Rock Tribute – Ac/Dc, Tesla, Metallica, Van Halen,
Cost: From $24.50,
04/06/2023 8:00 PM
5 Things to Do Today
Larkin Poe, Michigan Rattlers
04/01/2023 8:00 PM
Variety Playhouse
CL Critic Hal Horowitz Recommends: Local fans might remember them as The Lovell Sisters, but...
Kim Richey
04/01/2023 8:00 PM
Red Clay Music Foundry
CL Critic Hal Horowitz Recommends: Folk/pop/Americana singer/songwriter Richey’s 1999 album...
Dorrance Dance Company
04/01/2023 8:00 PM
Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University
CL Critic Okla Jones, III recommends: Featuring dancers and musicians rooted in improvisation,...
NAW, Lazer/Wulf, Holy Wound, Djunah
04/01/2023 8:00 PM
The Earl
CL Critic Jessica Goodson Recommends: It may land on Apr. Fools Day but this lineup is no joke....
Bikini Kill
04/01/2023 8:30 PM
The Eastern
CL Critic Matthew Warhol Recommends: The original riot grrrls are back! I remember the first...
CL SPOTLIGHT: Life With The Spectrum
Gina Kavali, known for "Three Things You Need to Know", is breaking out with an exciting YouTube show for people who love and live with family on the spectrum.
Music
RESONANCE ATL
04/30/2023 11:59 PM
Read this month's RESONANCE ATL by Jess Goodson covering Atlanta’s DIY and alternative music scene.
NICK CAVE: North American tour announced; Atlanta show Oct. 20
03/30/2023 12:16 PM
‘Pre-access’ tickets available Thur., Mar. 30; general tickets on sale Fri., Mar. 31
Blues & Beyond
04/30/2023 11:59 PM
See the latest Blues & Beyond by Hal Horowitz where he covers all things blues and more in the Atlanta metro area.
Listening Post
04/01/2023 11:59 PM
Read the latest Listening Post by Doug Deloach celebrating the different and wide range of music offerings in March
RUN THE JEWELS: The Eastern shows announced for October
03/28/2023 1:51 PM
Early ticket sales begin Wednesday, March 29; general sales Friday, March 31, 10 a.m.
The Vinyl Warhol
04/30/2023 11:59 PM
Read the latest The Vinyl Warhol by Matthew Warhol with more offerings from the ATL
Arts, Culture, & Events
FRINGE: The American Music Club and its legacy
03/31/2023 1:07 PM
Paula Gately Tillman talks about photographing Atlanta’s underground element in the 1980s and early ‘90s
ABOUT TOWN
04/30/2023 11:59 PM
Read the latest installment of About Town where Kevin C. Madigan reports on the enduring popularity of musicals.
CREATIVE ARTS
04/01/2023 11:59 PM
Peruse the latest submission of Creative Arts by Okla Jones, III for information on exhibition openings, solo shows, and gallery events to see in Febr...
Screen Time
SCREEN TIME
04/30/2023 11:59 PM
Check out the latest Screen Time as Curt Holman ponders "Y'allywood" and "The Monkey's Paw"
Grazing & ATL Brews
GRAZING
03/31/2023 12:33 PM
Feast upon the latest Grazing as Cliff Bostock covers the various dining options in the Atlanta metro area.
ATL Brews
03/31/2023 12:00 AM
Read the latest ATL Brews by Jill Melancon to get the 411 on ATL beers, beer events, and breweries.
The Blotter & Notable News
The Blotter
03/31/2023 11:59 PM
Check out The Blotter every month as the Blotter Diva (a.k.a. Lauren Keating) compiles reports from the Atlanta Police Department and local news repor...
CL Promotions
Enter To Win Tickets To See 'Evil Dead Rise'
04/10/2023 4:30 PM
Monday, April 10th at 7:30 at Regal Atlantic Station
FUN & FREE: Enter to Win Tickets to 'Shazam: Fury Of The Gods'
03/15/2023 2:50 PM
Wednesday, March 15 @ 7:30pm at Regal Atlantic Station
Free Will Astrology
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY: Week of March 23, 2023
03/23/2023 8:46 AM
Rob Brezsny's outlook for your week ahead
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY: Week of March 16, 2023
03/16/2023 9:40 AM
Rob Brezsny's outlook for your week ahead
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY: Week of March 9, 2023
03/09/2023 8:32 AM
Rob Brezsny's outlook for your week ahead
Restaurants & Where to Eat
Where to Eat BBQ in Atlanta
01/31/2019 9:28 PM
Browse BBQ restaurants in Atlanta as well as recommendations for the best ribs and sandwiches. CL's critics & readers weigh in on where to eat BBQ in ...
Where to Eat French in Atlanta
01/01/2019 9:42 PM
The ultimate list of French dishes and restaurants in Atlanta.
Where to Eat Ethiopian in Atlanta
01/01/2019 4:42 PM
The ultimate list of Ethiopian dishes and restaurants in Atlanta.
Podcasts
Marketplace
Little Five Points Store
Creative Loafing has teamed up with L5P merchants to showcase items for sale. See some of the items from retail shops in Little Five Points. CL Marketplaces.
Piedmont Heights Neighborhood Store
Creative Loafing and the Piedmont Heights Alliance have teamed up to present a virtual shopping guide to the local shops in the neighborhood. CL Marketplaces.
Virginia Highland Store
Virginia Highland has some cool shops and experiences. See our marketplace for a sampling of what VA HA has to offer. CL Marketplaces.
Atlanta Events and Things to Do Today and this Weekend